Thanks for all the reply's.
While I agree with many comments outlined, certainly a freshly minted PPL without some real flying experience should not be a candidate for an EASA PPL instructor. I'm sure like myself, there are many PPL's with several hundred hours real experience with also the right attitude that could make he grade as an FI.
From what I have read I don't see how removing of the PPL instructors route years ago improved standards etc.
While I had to demonstrate CPL knowledge for my CRI, I would not be able to complete the written exams as part of my busy home/work/life schedule.
It would be great to get final clarity on EASA's plans for this....